Our terrific class has already filled in the entire behavior reward chart. The students voted to have a Pajama Day/Rootbeer Float party. The party is scheduled for next Friday, October 1st from 12:45-1:15. Pajamas are OPTIONAL. It is a P.E. day so please no slippers. Please keep all blankets and stuffed animals at home.
This is the first week of parent help and I am so grateful! Thank you to all of the dedicated parent volunteers both in the classroom and behind the scenes.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Third Grade Final on X 2, 3, 4 Facts
We have been sending home the math facts practice sheets to help your child prepare for the 2, 3, 4 multiplication facts final. The final is Friday, October 1. The third graders will need to pass a two minute test on X2 facts, a two minute test on the X3 facts, and a two minute test on the X4 facts. The practice sheets are based on the Kumon teaching practices and they are intended to help your child memorize his/her facts. However, if your child finds it easier to memorize his/her facts a different way, I encourage him/her to do that. We are not sending home flashcards, and unlike 2nd grade, the facts tests are a final every 4 weeks versus two times a week. If you or your child has any questions, please feel free to email me.
The Houghton Mifflin third grade math program is a standards-based, state adopted program that covers all of the third grade standards. It is patterned and formatted after the state Star Test, and it is the mandated math program for both Rio del Mar and PVUSD. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the math program please email me or stop by and I will be happy to explain how it works and how it benefits our children. Your children will be taught and will master all of the third grade math standards this year. The third grade classes all differ. Some are teaching Houghton Mifflin alone and some are teaching another program called Excel. Some classes are teaching both. Rest assured, the 2/3 combo class is not the only third grade not using Excel. I am confident that your child will be prepared for the Star test in the Spring and for the fourth grade.
My goals are for the children to feel confident and successful with their math skills. Above all, I want to foster a love for math with very little confusion and frustration. Again, please talk email me if you have any questions. You can also email the PVUSD math curriculum coordinator at Frances_whitney@pvusd.net. Thank you.
The Houghton Mifflin third grade math program is a standards-based, state adopted program that covers all of the third grade standards. It is patterned and formatted after the state Star Test, and it is the mandated math program for both Rio del Mar and PVUSD. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the math program please email me or stop by and I will be happy to explain how it works and how it benefits our children. Your children will be taught and will master all of the third grade math standards this year. The third grade classes all differ. Some are teaching Houghton Mifflin alone and some are teaching another program called Excel. Some classes are teaching both. Rest assured, the 2/3 combo class is not the only third grade not using Excel. I am confident that your child will be prepared for the Star test in the Spring and for the fourth grade.
My goals are for the children to feel confident and successful with their math skills. Above all, I want to foster a love for math with very little confusion and frustration. Again, please talk email me if you have any questions. You can also email the PVUSD math curriculum coordinator at Frances_whitney@pvusd.net. Thank you.
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